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Ariau Amazon Towers is a fully-equipped complex
located roughly two hours upriver from Manaus. It is
meant for those who wish to combine a rewarding
Amazon jungle experience with the comforts one would
expect in a five-star hotel. Ariau's expert staff
are very well-trained and will make your stay a very
memorable one.
Short itinerary
Day 1 -
Departure from your home town to Manaus
Day 2 -
City tour Manaus
Day 3 -
Ariau Amazon Towers, jungle
exploration
Day 4 -
Rainforest trekking and Piranha
fishing
Day 5 -
Settlement visit and boat tour
Day 6 -
Bird watching and departure
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
-
Leave home
Departure from your home town to Manaus.
Day 2
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Manaus - City Tour
Arrival in Manaus and transfer to hotel. In the
morning, we'll go on a private city tour of Manaus
to see the Teatro Amazonas opera house, the Old
Town, Mercado Central, local zoo, and the government
palace. Afternoon free. Overnight Hotel Tropical.
Day 3
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Amazon - Ariau Amazon Towers
This morning we will awake to have
breakfast at the hotel. We'll board our vessel at
the docks on the banks of the Rio Negro in Manaus at
8:00 am to start the two-hour journey upriver. We
may spot Amazon river dolphins, a species of pink
dolphin found in the Orinoco and Amazon River
basins, known locally as botos. Ariau is located
near the base of the Anavilhanas Archipelago, the
largest freshwater grouping of islands in the world.
At Ariau, we'll enjoy a welcome cocktail and have a
tour of the impressive facilities, with over three
miles of catwalks leading up to 70 feet above the
jungle floor. Observation towers provide 360 degree
views of the surrounding jungle. The structure is
supported by pylons and is furnished with beautiful
polished hardwoods. Afterwards we'll have a
reconnaissance tour by motorized canoe. At 3:00 pm
we will visit native houses, seeing how residents of
the Amazon adapt to its challenging environment.
Overnight at the Ariau Amazon Towers.
Day 4
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Amazon - Ariau Amazon Towers
Our first foray into the Amazon jungle will
involve trekking on trails leading from the complex.
Our guide, expert in the flora and fauna of the
jungle, will enlighten our understanding of the
rainforest ecosystem. The guide will also
demonstrate jungle survival techniques. At the
lodge, we can visit the lodge's animal
rehabilitation center. In the afternoon try your
hand at piranha fishing. Although they are
carnivorous, Piranhas are not as fierce as depicted.
After dark, we'll go on an unforgettable
alligator-spotting trip with an expert guide from
the lodge.
Day 5
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Amazon - Ariau Amazon Towers
Today we will focus on Amazonian
anthropology, as we will visit Acajuba village, a
small river settlement typical of Amazonian river
dwellers. Return to Ariau for lunch. The lodge hosts
a large museum of woodcarvings and paintings
relating to Amazonian culture. This afternoon we
will tour igarapes (small creeks) and igapos
(flooded forests) as our guide explains the
carefully balanced system of flooding that has a
profound effect on the Amazon ecosystem. Overnight
at Ariau Amazon Towers.
Day
6
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Manaus - Departure
We will go on an early morning
sunrise tour, where we'll see the jungle teeming a
multitude of birds. We will check out in the early
morning and board our vessel to return to
"civilization." Say goodbye to your captain and crew
as we disembark at the pier in Manaus. Time
permitting, we will have a city tour of this great
jungle port. We'll transfer to the Manaus airport
for your return flight.
The ecobrazil family wishes you a great expedition!
Tour package includes
- Double accommodations at the Hotel Tropical in
Manaus
- Double accommodations at the Ariau Amazon Towers
- Ground transportation
- Boat transportation
- Daily breakfast at Hotel Tropical
- All meals at Ariau Amazon Towers
- Guided activities at Ariau
- Bilingual guide services
Optional tours and activities:
- Tucunare
fishing
- Meeting of the Waters
- Anavilhas Archipelago
- Overnight in the jungle
- Amazonian ritual dance
NOTE
Prices,
as listed in our rates pages, are subject to availability and may vary by
time of year. All prices are based on double
accommodations and subject to change without notice.
Package does not include International airfares, airport taxes, optional
tours, tips or items of a personal nature. |
